Soul Boy (2010)

In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, amidst the sprawling labyrinth of Kibera, one of East Africa's most formidable slums, dwells 14-year-old Abila. His life, though ensconced in struggle, is punctuated by an enduring bond with his parents and a budding romance with his companion, Shiku. Their tribes may be different, their paths entwined by societal norms, yet their youthful camaraderie remains untarnished. One fateful morning, Abila's world is shaken when he discovers his father huddled in a corner, ill and delirious. Murmurs of a stolen soul hang heavily in the air, the father's cryptic confession that he gambled it away to a spiritual enchantress, leaving young Abila in a vortex of shock and disbelief. Fuelled by desperation and the unwavering determination to restore his father's spirit, Abila, with Shiku's steadfast support, steps into the shadowy underbelly of his town. The quest leads him to the spectral woman, ensnared in the darkest corners of the ghetto, who throws down the gauntlet with seven daunting tasks. 'Soul Boy' is an enthralling exploration of a teenager's journey, a race against time, and his will to navigate the microcosm of his own existence. As he embarks on this perilous adventure, he uncovers not merely the path to salvage his father's lost soul, but also the strength within himself, and the profound layers of his home town. This cinematic odyssey highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and friendship in the most dire of circumstances.

Soul Boy is a drama movie featuring Krysteen Savane and directed by Hawa Essuman.

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